桨

jiǎng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. oar
2. paddle

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Character focus

Stroke order

10 strokes

Word relationships

Related words

2 items

橹

lǔ

scull (single oar worked from side to side over the stern of a boat) (free word)

A larger, stern-mounted sculling oar, often used on traditional Chinese boats, whereas 桨 is a general handheld paddle/oar.

划桨

huá jiǎng

to paddle

The action of rowing or paddling using 桨.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

桨 refers specifically to the oar or paddle itself; do not use it as a verb (e.g., '桨船' is wrong—use 划船 for 'to row').

Example Sentences

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这把桨太重了。

This oar is too heavy.

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Words Containing 桨

oar

to paddle

rower

stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)

turboprop

propeller